Get a discounted lift to the polls on Election Day
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Ride-sharing giant Lyft is getting in on Get Out the Vote efforts by offering discounted rides to polling locations in New York City on Election Day.
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Police reform advocate files bid for Queens BP
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Anthony Miranda is a retired NYPD sergeant advocating for police officers and communities of color.
Read MoreCouncil aides write open letter calling for expulsion of 'serial abuser' Andy King
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They also urged the council to overhaul its process for disciplining members.
Read MoreHindu New Yorkers call on city to make Diwali a public school holiday
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Diwali is celebrated in countries that account for some of the city’s highest populations of immigrants.
Read MoreOPINION: Ranked choice voting can help elect more women candidates
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Ranked choice voting “has clear benefits related to civic engagement and representation.”
Read MoreFractured Queens GOP, 'in desperate shape,' limps into DA election
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“It’s on its deathbed. It’s in critical condition.”
Read MoreOPINION: Ranked choice voting will help women of color get elected
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“Multiple similar candidates can run for office without fear of ‘stealing’ votes from one another.”
Read MoreConstantinides' chief of staff is running for his boss’ Western Queens council seat
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Nick Roloson says he would work to establish more affordable housing in the area and expand the network of protected bike lanes.
Read MoreOPINION: Early voting couldn’t have come at a better time
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The cliche “vote early and often” has, at least in part, come true for millions of voters across New York City.
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Meng bill would prevent ‘public charge’ deportations
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The New Deal for New Americans Act would introduce numerous provisions that would support new immigrants.
Read MoreMore than 5,400 people have voted early in Queens
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Early voting continues until Sunday and the general election takes place Nov. 5.
Read MoreSeven years after Sandy, city seeks approval for Rockaway plan
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Final approval would allow construction to begin on a beach erosion prevention project by 2020.
Read MoreGianaris joins movement to reform Queens’ Democratic district leadership
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“The Democratic Party is at its best when it engages the ideas and talents of additional voices in our party.”
Read MoreCity Council votes to rein in ‘rogue’ commercial waste industry
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The issue is particularly acute in Southeast Queens neighborhoods, where waste transfer stations are located.
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